Upper Lake High School is a small public high school located in Upper Lake, California. It is the only comprehensive high school in the Upper Lake Union High School District.
Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Upper Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Lake High School's student population of 331 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Upper Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Lake High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7213 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Lake High School's ranking?
Upper Lake High School is ranked #7213 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Upper Lake High School often compared to?
Upper Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelseyville High School, Clear Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Lake High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Lake High School?
331 students attend Upper Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Upper Lake High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Lake High School?
Upper Lake High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Upper Lake High School offer ?
Upper Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upper Lake High School part of?
Upper Lake High School is part of Upper Lake Unified School District.
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